Midland X-Talker T71VP3: Walkie-Talkies That Actually Deliver on Range

Most kids’ walkie-talkies are toys that work for about fifty feet before giving up entirely. The Midland X-Talker T71VP3 delivers on its range promise — I’ve tested them at actual campsites and they hold up where cheaper sets drop out. My one piece of hard-won advice: establish a “no walkie-talkies before 7 AM” rule before you hand them over. Learn from my mistakes on that one.